Horizontal Wine Tasting
A Horizontal Tasting is a lesser referred to wine tasting technique where multiple wines from the same vintage or region are tasted side by side. In this method, the focus is on exploring the range of styles and variations within a specific category, such as Syrah, rather than comparing different vintages of the same wine […]
Jammy – Fruit Forward makes Food Friendly Wines
Jammy is a term used to describe a type of wine that is characterized by a pronounced fruitiness that resembles the flavors of jam or preserves. This term is often used to describe red wines that are rich in fruit flavors, such as blackberry, black cherry, and plum. Jammy is a term that is commonly […]
Jéroboam – A Symbol of Celebration and Luxury
Jéroboam is a wine bottle size that holds 3 liters, which is equivalent to four standard 750 ml bottles. The name “Jéroboam” is derived from the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel in the Old Testament. Jéroboam is one of the larger formats of wine bottles and is typically used for special occasions […]
Meritage – Tale of the American Bordeaux
Meritage is a term used to describe a blend of two or more of the traditional Bordeaux grape varieties, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. The term was created by a group of American winemakers and marketers in the late 1980s who wanted to create a term to describe high-quality Bordeaux-style blends made […]
Oenophile – It’s Nicer Than It Sounds
Oenophile is a term used to describe someone who has a great passion and love for wine. It refers to someone who not only enjoys drinking wine but also has a deep interest and knowledge of the many different types of wine, the wine-making process, and the regions in which wine is produced. An oenophile […]